Sermons on Sabbath Controversy:

Honor & Humility Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Honor & Humility

Context: 1. Jesus was invited on the Sabbath to dine with a high ranking official for the Pharisees. 2. Jesus tells them a parable about sitting in places of honor and not doing so but rather choosing a lower place. Jesus tells this parable because he saw how the invited guests were looking to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Broccoli

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

We have all been ’judged’ wrongly, or have ourselves been guilty of wrongly judging people. The bible offers much practical guidance for us.

“THANK GOD FOR BROCOLLI” Living free from judgement We live in a world full of opinions. Yet there is a fine line between having an opinion and passing judgement. Greek word for Judgement is ‘krino’ and is the same word used for Condemn The Bible confronts the issue of judgementalism. In fact ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000

The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Claims Of Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. At Caesarea-Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a very important question ............. "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" a. "John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, one of prophets." b. "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Peter). 2. If Jesus were to ask his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-66

Go Quickly And Tell

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.: 1. Illust. James Michener, in his book Centennial, writes of a young Plains Indian named Lame Beaver. In Lame Beaver's tribe it was considered an honor to die in battle. Lame Beaver was bothered that something as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 1)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests.

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests. Intro.: 1. < Read Exodus 19:1-8 > a. God is ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." 2. That didn't happen--why not? < Read Exodus 20:18-21 > a. Twice we are told: "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Songs In The Night, A Soldier

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 3, 2000

A veteran's day sermon

Songs in the Night, A Soldiers Story Acts 16:19-32 Today we honor our veterans. This brief ceremony, and these certificates are a poor attempt at expressing our gratitude and respect for each of you and the sacrifice you have made in service to our Country. So with a simple “thank you” we move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Place To Lay His Head

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Jesus never had a residence here in his ministry. The foxes have holes, the birds nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. Even today he is looking for a place to abide... will you provide him a dwelling?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Son of Man Hath No Place to Lay His Head Matthew 8:20 Intro: In this passage of Scripture a man has approached the Lord asking to go with him. He told Jesus he would follow him wherever he would go. Jesus explained to this man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Brocolli

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 29, 2005

We live in a world full of opinions. Yet there is a fine line between having an opinion and passing judgement. The Greek word for Judgement is ¡¥krino¡¦ and is the same word used for ’Condemn’. The Bible confronts the issue of judgementalism.

The main title will make itself clear as we progress. We live in a world full of opinions. Yet there is a fine line between having an opinion and passing judgement. Greek word for Judgement is ¡¥krino¡¦ and is the same word used for Condemn The Bible confronts the issue of judgementalism. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Your Meeting With God

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 16, 2006

This messages deals with our personal meeting with God in our devotions or quiet time. Meeting with God is our life’s foundation.

KEEPING YOUR MEETING WITH GOD Exodus 24:1-11 Prepared by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION The church is experiencing a fire of revival these days. We have a high level of expectation in our midst. We are experiencing holiness and love like never before. We are also experiencing the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

A journey of faith through Mark chapters 5 and 6. We want to look at the stroy of Christ living in and through men, as a result of the faith in their hearts.

Introduction Take a journey of faith through- Mark 5/6. Stories that demonstrate the … faith or unbelief of men, and the power of God working through a man’s faith. 2Cor 4:6-10 We see in man the coming together of the natural and the eternal. Col 1:27 God wanted his people throughout the world ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42

Denomination: Charismatic

What Shall I Do?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

The rich young ruler chose the cares of this world rather than his own salvation

The rich young ruler was asking - What do I do? What a question! Others have asked this in the Scriptures: • Pilate Matt 27:22, Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? • Paul - Acts 9:6, And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Feast Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2005

God had provided a great feast for us and wants His people to invite everyone.

The Great Feast Luke 14:16-24 INTRO.: This story is told near the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Probably less than three months away from the cross. He is eating on the Sabbath at the house of a prominent Pharisee. No doubt the Pharisee had invited Him in order to find fault. The Jews’ favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ